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Kindly share your opinion about my nephew’s chest X-ray.
Query: Hello doctor, My nephew is 1-month-old, and today we carried out an X-ray of his chest. The report shows oligemia in the lungs, pulmonary bay, right-sided aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy. Is it due to congenital heart disease? Kindly suggest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com The baby's chest X-ray with oligemia in the lungs, pulmonary bay, right-sided aorta, and right ventricular hypertrophy is suggestive of a congenital heart defect, likely an atrial septal defect that is a hole in the partition of the heart. It will require dedicated ... Read Full »
Can I prevent right ventricle dilation from worsening?
Query: Hi doctor, My right ventricle was moderately dilated at 3.7 cm, although my systolic function is normal, and my ejection fraction is 65 %. My inferior vena cava was also dilated, although it was less than 20 mm, which is typically based on what I have observed. My issue is, can I reverse right ventr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. RV (right ventricle) and IVC (inferior vena cava) size are related to pulmonary pressures in a structurally normal heart. And their larger dimensions are completely reversible if the source is addressed unless they become too dilated. I do ... Read Full »
How can I develop right ventricular hypertrophy (RVH) in just four months?
Query: Hello doctor, I just had an echocardiogram that showed LVH (left ventricular hypertrophy), RVH (right ventricular hypertrophy), and RAE (right atrial enlargement). Four months ago, an echo only showed LVH, and the right side was normal. My LVEF (left ventricular ejection fraction) is 55 to 60. This ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understood your concern. The reason for your condition is your high BMI (body mass index), which measures 42.4. Your ideal weight should be between 145 to 170 pounds. This obesity is causing strain on the right side of your heart and mild systolic... Read Full »
Do I need cardiac magnetic resonance imaging for right ventricular enlargement?
Query: Hi doctor, Four months ago, I had echocardiography that showed left ventricle hypertrophy. I just recently did another echocardiography, and it now shows left and right ventricle hypertrophy with RAE (I have attached the new and old echocardiography report). I am concerned about this progression and... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the reports (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Echocardiography is a very operator-dependent test and the value may vary from operator to operator and even with the same operator over different times. Your overweight and obes... Read Full »
I have an uncomfortable hurting sensation on the left side of my chest. What could be the reason?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having an uncomfortable and hurting sensation in the chest for the past two days. When I touch the part, I have discomfort. Otherwise, my body is completely fine. This problem exists only on the left side of the chest. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You told me you had only chest pain for two days. May I know whether you have any difficulty breathing, especially while walking or climbing steps? And are you a diabetic or hypertensive patient? From the ECG (electrocardiogram) you have sent (attachments removed to p... Read Full »